Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hysterically-funny

adjective

/hɪˈstɛrɪkli ˈfʌni/

Definition

Extremely funny; causing uncontrollable laughter.

Examples

The comedian’s performance was hysterically funny, leaving the audience in tears from laughter.
She told a hysterically funny joke that had everyone rolling on the floor.
That sitcom has some hysterically funny episodes that you can’t help but watch over and over.

Meaning

The term ‘hysterically funny’ describes something that is so comedic that it provokes an intense reaction of laughter, often to the point of losing control or becoming overly emotional due to the hilarity.